Funded Projects
MSc Career Exploration Scholarship (JST)
47. Müller Benarroz, Clara
Martin Luther University Halle Wittenberg, Dr. Janina Kleeman / Embrapa, Dr. Rachel PradoTopic: Evaluating the Impact of Land Use and Land Cover Changes on Water-Related Ecosystem Services in the Alto Parnaíba Sub-basin in Cerrado, MATOPIBA Region, Brazil
Country of operation: Brazil
Nationality: Brazilian
46. Oyieng', Edwin Pancras
Justus Liebig University (JLU) Giessen, Prof. Dr. Sven König / ILRI, Dr, Julie OjangoTopic: Evaluating the lamb surivival and ewe productive life of the Red Maasai sheep and its crosses to the Dorper sheep
Country of operation: Kenya
Nationality: Kenyan
45. Nyaaba, Dominic
University of Passau, Prof. Dr. Martina Padmanabhan / IITA, Dr. Bekele KotuTopic: Integrating gender perspectives in the adoption of sustainable intensification practices in northern Ghana
Country of operation: Germany
Nationality: Ghanaian
44. Asiedu, Prince
University of Passau, Prof. Dr. Martina Padmanabhan / IWMI, Dr. Mirja MichalscheckTopic: A twist of survival and celebration: An intersectional analysis of the adoption of sustainable intensification practices as pro-poor strategies for climate change adaptation in Ghana.
Country of operation: Ghana
Nationality: Ghanaian
43. Augustin, Rika
University of Hohenheim, Dr. Sven Marhan / WorldVeg, Dr. Lukas PaweraTopic: Soil health, greenhouse gas emissions and mung bean/soybean productivity and nutritional quality under different tillage and plant residue management
Country of operation: Taiwan
Nationality: German
42. Schneck, David
Humboldt University Berlin, Prof. Dr. Sonoko D. Bellingrath-Kimura / The Alliance (Bioversity and CIAT), Dr. Stefan BurkartTopic: Assessing the development needs for sustainable cattle production in major Latin American countries: A macroeconomic and institutional analysis
Country of operation: Colombia
Nationality: German
41. Ackerman, Hannah
Humboldt University Berlin, Prof. Dr. Tsu-Wei Chen / WorldVeg, Dr. Ee Von GohTopic: Exploring the potential and roles of aquatic vegetables in advancing blue economy strategies for sustainable development goals
Country of operation: Taiwan
Nationality: American
40. Ayyanchira Jayan, Ashtami
University of Kassel, Prof. Dr. Andreas Bürkert / WorldVeg, Dr. Ravishankar ManickamTopic: Using agroecological principles to enhance resilience of polyculture vegetable production in Odisha and Madhya Pradesh
Country of operation: India
Nationality: Indian
39. Bance, Salifu Yaro
University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Andrea Knierim / WorldVeg, Dr. Edmond TotinTopic: Comparative Assessment of Conventional Agricultural Extension Service and Coaching Strategies in Benin, West Africa
Country of operation: Benin
Nationality: Ghanaian
38. Gbahoungbola, Hessede Modoukpe
Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Prof. Dr. Michael Frei / The Alliance (Bioversity and CIAT), Dr. Sam BodjrenouTopic: Improving the nutritional and sanitary quality of neglected under-utilized species by-products along the value chain in sub-Saharan Africa: Case study of Vitex doniana and Irvingia gabonensis in Benin
Country of operation: Germany
Nationality: Beninese
37. Segueda, Wendkouni Sylviane
Technical University Munich, Prof. Dr. Mariana Rufino/ INERA, Dr. Souleymane OuedraogoTopic: In vivo Digestibility of fodder grown in Burkina Faso
Country of operation: Burkina Faso
Nationality: Burkinabe
36. Saiyed, Ahana Imtiyaz
University of Freiburg, Dr. Anna Saave / IFPRI, Dr. Muzna AlviTopic: Valuing and Prioritizing Ecosystem Services: A Discrete Choice Analysis Across Social Groups in Mawlynnong Village, Meghalaya (India)
Country of operation: India
Nationality: Indian
35. Martinez, Emerson
HFT Stuttgart, Prof. Dr. Michael Mommert / The Alliance (Bioversity and CIAT), Carlos Eduardo NavarroTopic: Characterizing Corn Growth Phases from UAV and Satellite Data in Guatemala
Country of operation: Guatemala
Nationality: Nicaraguan
34. Satyal, Prajwal
University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Manfred Zeller / ILRI, Dr. Nils TeufelTopic: Enhancing buffalo health and productivity for smallholder dairy farmers in Nepal: an evaluation of village livestock promoters' training programs and business practices, under the 'Sapling Bhaisi' initiative
Country of operation: Nepal
Nationality: Indian
33. Olanipon, Damilola Grace
Technical University Munich, Prof. Dr. Mohsen Zare / IITA, Prof. John DereraTopic: Ecological Relevance of Arbuscular Mycorrhiza Fungi to Rhizosphere Hydrophobicity in the Plant-Soil System of African Major Crops under Drought Condition
Country of operation: Germany
Nationality: Nigerian
32. Alvarez Ramirez, Javier
University of Marburg, Prof. Dr. Björn Vollan/ The Alliance (Bioversity and CIAT), Louis VerchotTopic: Complex Systems Approach and Feedback Loops in Citizen Juries: A Novel Perspective for Analyzing Collective Deliberation and Decision-Making
Country of operation: Germany
Nationality: Colombian
31. Musita, Consolata
Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Prof. Dr. Gudrun Keding / The Alliance (Bioversity and CIAT), Dr. Céline TermoteTopic: Integrating nutrition education into food system interventions to improve dietary diversity of women and children 6-23 months in informal settlements in Kisumu, Kenya
Country of operation: Germany
Nationality: Kenyan
30. Valbuena Rincón, Nicolás
University of Hohenheim, Jun.-Prof. Arndt Feuerbacher / The Alliance (Bioversity and CIAT), PhD Mayesse da SilvaTopic: Socio-economic feasibility evaluation of Agriphotovoltaic systems in Colombia
Country of operation: Colombia
Nationality: Colombian
29. Bonaya, Halkano Galma
Georg-August-University of Göttingen, Prof. Dr. Brigitte Kaufmann/ ILRI, Alessandra Galiè, PhDTopic: Analysis of pastoral information system for rangeland resource governance and monitoring among Borana and Rendille
Country of operation: Germany
Nationality: Kenyan
28. Vikram, Vrindaja
University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Regina Birner / IFPRI, Dr. Muzna Alvi/ Dr. Thomas FalkTopic: Understanding Behavioral Change Towards Agroecological Transition
in Madhya Pradesh, India
Country of operation: India
Nationality: Indian
27. Buitrago Rueda, Juliana
Philipps-University Marburg, Prof. Dr. Björn Vollan / The Alliance (Bioversity and CIAT), Louis VerchotTopic: Mechanisms to empower communities: Citizen Juries bridging urban proposals with real needs in Caquetá, Colombia
Country of operation: Germany
Nationality: Colombian
26. Calle Jurado, Kely Johana
Philipps-University Marburg, Prof. Dr. Björn Vollan / The Alliance (Bioversity and CIAT), Louis VerchotTopic: A strategy for sustainable transition in production systems in Caquetá, Colombia.
Country of operation: Colombia
Nationality: Colombian
25. García Conejero, Elena
Philipps-University Marburg, Prof. Dr. Björn Vollan / The Alliance (Bioversity and CIAT), Louis VerchotTopic: The Dynamics of Citizen Juries on the Future of Food Systems in Caquetá, Colombia
Country of operation: Colombia
Nationality: Spanish
24. Jansen, Judith Ariane
Philipps-University Marburg, Prof. Dr. Thorsten Bonacker / The Alliance (Bioversity and CIAT), Louis VerchotTopic: The Dynamics of Citizen Juries on the Future of Food Systems in Caquetá, Colombia
Country of operation: Colombia
Nationality: German
23. Ait Haji, Rihab
University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Thomas Berger/ ICARDA, Dr. Charles KleinermannTopic: WEFE NEXUS - Agro-Ecology and CGIAR Cap Dev South-South and Triangle Cooperation program: Synergies between the NATAE Project and the WEFE Nexus for Sustainable Development
Country of operation: Morocco
Nationality: Morrocan
22. Apaza Sucapuca, Malena
University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Folkard Asch / CIP, Dr. Hannele Lindqvist-KreuzeTopic: Characterizing salinity hormesis of sweetpotato biomass
Country of operation: Germany
Nationality: Peruvian
In cooperation with PhD Scholar Johanna Volk
21. Odongo, Nicanor Obiero
Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Prof. Dr. Ramona Teuber / The Alliance (Bioversity and CIAT), Dr. Irmgard JordanTopic: Vulnerable urban and rural food environments and consumer perception of safe and nutritious food: a cross-sectional study in Kenya
Country of operation: Germany
Nationality: Kenyan
20. Schäfer, Robert
University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Regina Birner / The Alliance (Bioversity and CIAT), Dr. Eric KahnTopic: Securing coffee's future through breeding innovaton? - An analysis of Ugandan and Colombian coffee seed systems
Country of operation: Uganda, Colombia
Nationality: German
19. Tophof, Franz Benedikt
Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Prof. Dr. Andreas Gattinger / ILRI, Prof. Dr. Anthony Whitbread and WWF, Dr. William NelsonTopic: Harnessing Diversity: The Impact of Local Markets on Promoting Diverse Foods and Dietary Diversity
Country of operation: Kenya
Nationality: German
18. McKinney, Sierra Quinn
Technical University of Munich, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Mutez / IRRI, Dr. Amelia HenryTopic: Drought response mechanisms of Oryza sativa L.: investigating root hair densities and root xylem embolism
Country of operation: Philippines
Nationality: Canadian
17. Koyyada, Dayasagar
University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Folkard Asch / CIP, Dr. Ebna RahamanTopic: Genotypic responses of sweet potato to water and nutrient managements in saline fields
Country of operation: Bangladesh
Nationality: Indian
In cooperation with PhD Scholar Johanna Volk
16. Aule, Alex Eeman
Humboldt University Berlin and Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Prof. Dr. Dagmar Mithoefer and Prof. Dr. Gudrun Keding / The Alliance (Bioversity and CIAT), Dr. Irmgard JordanTopic: Agro-ecological Approaches for fruit and Vegetable Production Systems: Opportunities and Boundaries in Turkana County, Kenya
Country of operation: Germany
Nationality: Kenyan
Link to Final report
15. Heid, Annabelle Sophie
Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Prof. Dr. Michael Frei/ The Alliance (Bioversity and CIAT), Dr. Boaz Waswa, Dr. Michael KinyuaTopic: Effect of foliar applications of a seaweed-extract on drought resistance of amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) using different cropping systems
Country of Operation: Kenya
Nationality: German
Link to Final report
14. Krishnan Sathyabama, Keerthana Sri
Georg-August-University of Göttingen / DITSL, Prof. Dr. Brigitte Kaufmann / ILRI, Dr. Alessandra GalièTopic: Pastoral women’s information needs and gaps related to livestock production and marketing: integrating role-
play as a tool to elucidate tacit knowledge
Country of Operation: Kenya
Nationality: Indian
Link to Final Report
13. Mathangi, Prem Sagar
University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Folkard Asch / CIMMYT, Dr. Carlos RoblesTopic: Genotype x Environment interaction on leaf properties and pigment composition in tropical bread wheat
Country of Operation: Mexico
Nationality: Indian
In cooperation with PhD Scholar Geckem Dambo
12. Gollapudi, Lalitha
University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Folkard Asch / CIMMYT, Dr. Carlos RoblesTopic: Effect of drought stress conditions on leaf pigment composition in spring wheat
Country of Operation: Mexico
Nationality: Indian
In cooperation with PhD Scholar Geckem Dambo
Link to Final report
11. De Souza Barboza, Igor Felipe
Dresden University of Technology, Dr. Jude Kimengsi / The Alliance (Bioversity and CIAT), Bernando Caldas de OliveiraTopic: The Potential of Artificial Intelligence and its Enabling Technologies for Sustainable Forest Management and Conservation in the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest: A Decade of Lessons Learned.
Country of Operation: Brazil
Nationality: Brazilian
Link to Final report
10. Ostrower, Lara Leonie
Humboldt University Berlin (ZALF), PD Dr. Stefan Sieber / WorldFish, Dr. Mark DuboisTopic: Urban-Rural Migration and the Implication on Aquatic Food Systems in Cambodia”
Country of Operation: Cambodia
Nationality: German
In cooperation with PhD scholar Carla Baldivieso
Link to Final Report
9. Caldera Montero, José Alfredo
University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Folkard Asch / CIMMYT, Dr. Carolina Rivera-AmadoTopic: The role of spikes in wheat adaptation to short-term heat waves.
Country of Operation: Germany
Nationality: Mexican
In cooperation with PhD Scholar Geckem Dambo
Link to Final report
8. Márquez Olea, Iza Margot
University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Folkard Asch / CIMMYT, Dr. Carlos RoblesTopic: Root:shoot growth analysis to assess physiological effects on radiation use efficiency in wheat
Country of Operation: Germany
Nationality: Mexican
In cooperation with PhD Scholar Geckem Dambo
Link to Final report
7. Ochieng, Reagan Otieno
Humboldt University Berlin, Prof. Dr. Dagmar Mithoefer / The Alliance (Bioversity and CIAT), Dr. Chris KettlerTopic: Analyzing Charcoal Value Chains in the Changing Landscape of Turkana, NW Kenya.
Country of operation: Kenya
Nationality: Kenyan
Link to Final report
6. Masser, Chiara
Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Dr. Eleonore Heil / The Alliance (Bioversity and CIAT), Dr. Irmgard JordanTopic: How food safety perception of consumers and farmers influences dietary behaviors in rural vs. urban regions in Kenya: a mixed-methods study
Country of Operation: Kenya
Nationality: German
Link to Final Report
5. Bock, Simon
Technical University of Munich, Dr. Philipp Menning / The Alliance (Bioversity and CIAT), Dr. Alejandra ArceTopic: From cocoa plantations and degraded soils in the tropics to fruit-rich food forests with agroecology: Cropping system for smallholder
Country of operation: Peru
Nationality: German
Link to final report
4. Thankachan, Deena
University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Folkard Asch / CIMMYT, Dr. Francisco PintoTopic: Genotype x Environment interaction on leaf properties and pigment composition in tropical bread wheat
Country of Operation: Mexico
Nationality: Indian
In cooperation with PhD Scholar Geckem Dambo
Link to Final Report
3. Pedinedi Jerald, Jane Cypriyana
University of Hohenheim, Prof. Dr. Folkard Asch / CIP, Dr. María AndradeTopic: The effect of potassium fertilizer on the physiological and morphological response of field-grown sweet potato to salinity stress
Country of Operation: Mozambique
Nationality: Indian
In cooperation with PhD Scholar Johanna Volk
Link to final report
2. Negash Bedada, Tadesse
Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Prof. Dr. Bruno Glaser / ICRAF, Dr. Aster GebrekirstosTopic: GC-MS Evaluation of Phytochemical Constituents in Medicinal Plants Selected by Traditional Healers in Dinsho District, Southeatern Ethiopia
Country of Operation: Germany
Nationality: Ethiopian
Link to Final Report
1. Wanyonyi, Tabitha Nekesa
Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Prof. Dr. Jan Siemens / The Alliance (Bioversity and CIAT), Dr. Stéphanie JaquetTopic: Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics of Ingerated Animal-Plant-Agricultural Ecosystems of Different Land Use Intensities
Country of Operation: Germany
Nationality: Kenyan
Link to Final Report